With author Doug Veenhof Tuesday 9/12, 6:30–8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 parking lot in back, ADA accessible Suggested donation: $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds Join us for a captivating evening as Doug takes us on a photographic journey through time to […]
Have you been seeking a way to contribute to your community? Do you see the people in need yet feel helpless to truly make a difference? If you are like many of us, you want to help yet wonder how the small amount of time and money you have to give could make a difference […]
Cutting Through to Pristine Awareness: Foundations in Dzogchen Meditation with Doug Veenhof Two weekends: 9/9-9/10 and 9/16 and 9/17 from 12:30-5:30pm each day. The weekends will build on each other, but feel free to come as you are able. Meditation is the tool we use to look at our minds, cutting through the fog of […]
We have great love and care for our pets, and appreciate the love and joy they bring to our lives. Geshe Tsultrim will be bringning Blessing of the Animals to Diamond Light. He will discuss how we can help our animal friends and reduce their suffering in this life in the next. Bring a picture […]
Thursdays 9/7-9/21 6:30pm-8:00pm Meditation helps us to calm the mind, develop concentration, and reduce stress. Many people struggle meditating because they try to sit and "think about nothing". Luckily, there are many teachings and techniques for having successful meditations. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through the […]
2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection […]
Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […]
4 Tuesdays October 3 - October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. at Diamond Light Meditation Center […]
At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays October 3-October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, […]
10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […]
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4 Tuesdays October 3 - October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. at Diamond Light Meditation Center […] At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays October 3-October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, […] |
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10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […] |
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Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […] |
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2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection […] |
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4 Tuesdays October 3 - October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. at Diamond Light Meditation Center […] At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays October 3-October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, […] |
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10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […] |
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Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […] |
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4 Tuesdays October 3 - October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. at Diamond Light Meditation Center […] At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays October 3-October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, […] |
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10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […] |
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Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […] |
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Have you been seeking a way to contribute to your community? Do you see the people in need yet feel helpless to truly make a difference? If you are like many of us, you want to help yet wonder how the small amount of time and money you have to give could make a difference […] |
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Introduction to Compassionate Communication Saturday, Oct 21; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes 90 minute lunch break) How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? Can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class, we will […] |
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2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection […] |
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4 Tuesdays October 3 - October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. at Diamond Light Meditation Center […] At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays October 3-October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, […] |
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10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […] |
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Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […] |
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Join Radiant Friend for Kirtan, call and response chanting, a practice that unites us with our highest, happiest selves. We will repeat mantras--words, phrases and syllables-- to quiet our minds and allow the integration of the meaning of the mantras into our consciousness. $20 at the door (check or cash preferred), no one turned away […] |
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Two Tuesdays: 10/31 and 11/7 6:30pm-8:30pm Why do problems and dissatisfaction keep occurring in our lives? The first teaching the Buddha gave after becoming enlightened were on the Four Noble Truths – where he described our human suffering perfectly: losing what we love, getting what we don’t want, aging, sickness and death. Luckily, The Buddha […] |
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10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […] |
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Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […] |
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Saturday 11/4 10am-4pm, with a break for lunch In these times, we are so busy, constantly rushing and trying to keep up, checking our phones and email, and we are becoming more and more distracted. We are less able to focus on the task at hand, which impairs our ability to do things well – […] |
Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes […]
2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection […]
4 Tuesdays October 3 - October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. at Diamond Light Meditation Center […]
At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays October 3-October 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, […]
10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We perceive the world as "out there", with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don't exist the way we think they do, and understanding that the world isn't "out there" separate from us, but actually "empty" and ready for our minds to project […]
Have you been seeking a way to contribute to your community? Do you see the people in need yet feel helpless to truly make a difference? If you are like many of us, you want to help yet wonder how the small amount of time and money you have to give could make a difference […]
Introduction to Compassionate Communication Saturday, Oct 21; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes 90 minute lunch break) How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? Can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class, we will […]
Join Radiant Friend for Kirtan, call and response chanting, a practice that unites us with our highest, happiest selves. We will repeat mantras--words, phrases and syllables-- to quiet our minds and allow the integration of the meaning of the mantras into our consciousness. $20 at the door (check or cash preferred), no one turned away […]
Two Tuesdays: 10/31 and 11/7 6:30pm-8:30pm Why do problems and dissatisfaction keep occurring in our lives? The first teaching the Buddha gave after becoming enlightened were on the Four Noble Truths – where he described our human suffering perfectly: losing what we love, getting what we don’t want, aging, sickness and death. Luckily, The Buddha […]